Three years ago, I switched from Gillette Mach3 cartridges to wetshaving with my first double edge safety razor, a Merkur Futur (with brush/bowl kit). I use Merkur blades and Geo F. Trumper's almond shaving cream and sometimes Coral Skin Food as an aftershave. I also apply moisturizer with SPF daily.
While I definitely prefer DE over disposable cartridges, I still only like to shave once or twice a week.
I have light skin and dark hair. With a one-pass shave that feels smooth, a "shadow" of the dark follicles or roots are still visible. Generally I avoid a two-pass shave because of razor burn/in-grown hairs. Now I want to change my entire shaving setup to see if it can be any more enjoyable, yet at a good price.
Currently leaning towards a purchase of Gillette Fat Boy, Feather blades and Col. Conks shaving soap or cream and a new aftershave.
While I definitely prefer DE over disposable cartridges, I still only like to shave once or twice a week.
I have light skin and dark hair. With a one-pass shave that feels smooth, a "shadow" of the dark follicles or roots are still visible. Generally I avoid a two-pass shave because of razor burn/in-grown hairs. Now I want to change my entire shaving setup to see if it can be any more enjoyable, yet at a good price.
Currently leaning towards a purchase of Gillette Fat Boy, Feather blades and Col. Conks shaving soap or cream and a new aftershave.
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